Danny DiGalbo

November 22, 2019

Daniel (Danny) Dominick DiGalbo loving husband of 67 years to Jeanette Maselli DiGalbo passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at the Hughes Health and Rehabilitation Center with his wife by his side. He was the son of the late Angelo and Concetta Culotta DiGalbo. He leaves two loving daughters Elaine DiGalbo Disabella and son in law James Disabella, Joan DiGalbo and son-in-law Michael Conlon. He leaves his granddaughters Samantha Disabella and Lindsey Disabella, and Grandson Matthew Manuele and Alexa Wescott, and great grandson Henry Manuele, all whom he adored. He also leaves a brother Vincent DiGalbo and wife Lorraine, brother-in-law Anthony Mirabello. Additionally he is survived by, sisters-in-law Elaine Gionfriddo and Irene Maselli, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister Rose DiGalbo Mirabello, brother Joseph DiGalbo, sister-in-law Lois DiGalbo, his father and mother-in-law Dominic and Margaret Maselli, brothers-in-law Raymond and Richard Maselli, and Henry Gionfriddo. Dan graduated from Bulkeley High School class of 1944. He was a dedicated leader of his class reunion committee and planned reunions for over 50 years. He graduated from Hillyer College and also was a graduate of the American College of Life Underwriters. He was a World War II veteran and served with the 87th infantry division in the European Theatre and was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Combat Infantry Badge. After he was discharged from the army, he was in the U.S Naval Reserve for 4 years. Dan was a lifetime member of the D.A.V Hartford Chapter 12, Amvets Enfield Chapter 18 and the Military Order of the Purple Heart, New Britain Chapter 51. He was a Veterans Benefit Advocate and member of the Cemetery Advisory Board for the town of West Harford. He was employed by the Prudential Insurance Company and retired at “The Life Insurance Company of North America.” Dan was an avid sports fan and especially loved the UConn Women’s Basketball team. He was passionate about coaching CYO baseball and basketball for St. Augustine’s Boys Brigade and founded CYO basketball at St. Timothy’s Church in West Harford where he coached for over 10 years. Dan enjoyed gardening and had a special place in his heart for dogs and all animals. He was a dedicated usher at St. Timothy’s Church in West Hartford for over 50 years. Dan had many passions in his life, but his greatest passion was his family. He loved weekly Sunday dinners where he would tell stories and occasionally sing a song. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be greatly missed. He will always be in our hearts. A special thank you to the nurses and staff in the Southwest Wing of the Hughes Health and Rehabilitation, where Dan received loving care. We are eternally grateful for all of you. The family will receive friends and family Tuesday, November 26, from 5-7 p.m. at the Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Avenue in West Hartford. Funeral services will begin Wednesday, November 27 at 10 a.m. from the Molloy Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Timothy, 1116 N. Main St in West Hartford. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in West Hartford with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to the Veterans Affairs, 555 Willard Avenue, Newington, CT 06111. Directions and online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com